WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Republicans aren’t waiting for the U.S. Senate’s “clean Continuing Resolution” legislation to make its way back to them. In an effort to keep the Democrats on the defense, House Republicans are preparing to send to the Senate a debt limit package they’re calling The Spending Control and Economic Growth Act which, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) says, will result in significant economic growth and deficit reduction.

“Our nation’s debt and deficits have swelled under the weight of out of control spending and a sluggish economy. Today’s Joint Economic Committee report (HERE) underscores what House Republicans have been saying for a long time—we cannot simply cut our way out of debt, we must grow our economy as well,” a statement from Roskam said.

The House plan contains cuts and real reforms that Roskam says will help build a 21st century economy, unleash the nation’s energy resources and put America on a path to reform outdated tax code so businesses can thrive and grow.

“By forwarding a growth agenda that lifts all boats and brings in more revenue, we can reduce our nation’s borrowing and cut our debt,” Roskam said.